Addicted to the long run quote and my personal pizza streak.

You can read my interview HERE and If you leave a comment on the post you will be entered to win a 1 year subscription to Women’s Running Magazine!

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Don’t tell Billy (I warned him that if he read today’s post that I would hide all of his favorite running socks) but the other day when I went to Costco and bought a pizza and told him that I got it for him….well, that was a total lie. I bought it for me, I couldn’t resist the 2 inches of dough, covered in cheese and pepperoni. Added bonus was that the pizza was 3 bucks off…$5.99! You did read that correctly, 2.75 lbs of goodness.

In case you are keeping track, this is day #2 of my pizza streak. I am just trying to fit in with all of you cool kids that are doing running streaks, pizza is all I got.

Last night was one of those nights where you stay in your swimsuit and cover-up all day long. Tell me that you do this too.

Yes, that is a chip in my left hand. We all have those days that chips and pizza are our main source of calories right? Oh and ice cream. I added the personal touch of adding marshmallows to the s’mores ice cream. By the way, is there anything better than eating ice cream straight from the carton?

I am loving Billy’s summer semester schedule because it seems like he has way less homework than previous semesters. This means that we were able to watch 3 White Collar episodes in a row last night. I now know how to counterfeit money, pickpocket and break out of a jail cell….see mom, television really does make me smrter. (I misspelled smarter as part of my joke)

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I had to share these two things from Runner’s World, March 2012.

Pretty much the best quote ever and it is always good to see that others run for the same reason you do!

PS is it normal to keep every single running magazine that you have ever gotten and then pretend like they are brand new, get all excited about it and re-read them?

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Do you use your hands to eat pizza or a fork? Do you like pepperoni pizza?

-I use my hands and Billy uses a fork. I didn’t used to like pepperoni but now I love it.

Have you been doing any food streaks? What food and for how many days in a row?

I always use my hands always, and I also fold my slices in half. People think its weird. I learned it from my dad and he says it’s s New York thing which is where he’s from.

I always save old magazines! I keep my Runner’s Worlds to reference workouts and stretches and I keep my Women’s Health to do their ab/arm/butt, etc. workouts (which never actually happens because I’m lazy and just make things up as I go)

My food streak has also been smoothies, it has been too hot to have anything else for breakfast. I also re-read my Runner’s Worlds. I always read them so fast when I first get them I have to read them again to absorb more information!

Becky Przy

You should be an ice cream flavor creator;-) I am always on food streaks (usually they last 1-3 years) –I just kicked off a strawberry streak last week–8 days strong baby!

I used to keep old magazines for a certain article, but then I would re-read and couldnt’ remember which article it was I wanted to keep–so now I tear the articles out that I want to keep and put them in a folder.

jessie

1. Loved the interview
2. I use a fork and knife at the beginning, then once I get to the crust I use my hands, obvvvv
3. I’ve been on a frozen fruit kick.. from grapes, to cantaloupe, and now CLEMENTINES! Ohh they are soo good!
4. Soo…. my husband and i have talked about having kids, and he’s worried about me running throughout the pregnancy… I always reassure him it’s the healthy thing to do, and that janae does it :)

Thanks so much Jessie! FROZEN CLEMENTINES…okay, I have never thought about that but now I must try it. YES, it is totally healthy and it will keep you feeling so much better. Hope you are having a great Thursday!

I usually don’t use a fork for pizza. It’s just easier to use your hands.
I’m running a 5k with my family this weekend!
I keep old magazines way too long. They just sit there and collect dust, so i’ve been getting better about recycling them or giving them away. But I always worry that I’ll want to go back and reference something!

You must read The Lola Papers! I’m telling you – you’d love it. I’ve highlighted like a bazillion parts to come back to. It’s so inspiring, and has a lot of motivation to push through pain and train hard. I must share this gem with someone I know who will appreciate it! Then report back to me (or just share your thoughts on the blog) m’kay?

I have a huge pile of running magazines and often re-read them — so nope, you’re not the only one! As I continue to progress in my running, I find that some articles I overlooked earlier are now super important! Go figure :)

HEY MACKENZIE! Thank you so much for commenting because it helped me to find YOUR BLOG. Um….all of your food is making me drool! Can’t wait to keep reading them and tell your husband that he is lucky you make stuff for him….all Billy gets is frozen pizza:)

Usually hands! Not a huge pepperoni fan.
Yes I am running a race this weekend, finally! Me and my Mom are doing a 10km Starbucks Run for Women on Saturday, I am very excited! She has been teaining hard :)
I keep most of them.

Katie @ msfitrunner

You are a superstar!!:) that is very cool to be featured in that mag
My food streak, not on purpose, would be eggs. And this particular bran cereal that I have for breakfast every single morning. just doesn’t get old.
I love that quote, and it kind of perfectly describes the feeling after doing a long run.
No races coming up for me! Have fun at your half his weekend.
Enjoy your pool days!!!

i love costco’s take & bake pizzas! i usually always eat my pizza with my hands unless it’s super messy, then i’ll use a fork.
i was planning to run the AF half this weekend… it was going to be my first half marathon race ever! i’m bummed i had to stop about half way through my training. oh well, there’s always time for more races! good luck to you! i’m sure it’ll be a beautiful race!

I eat pizza with my hands! My food streak is peanut butter, PB&Co White Chocolate Wonderful to be exact. I eat it every single day, and this has been going on for over 1 year, haha! I’m running a 5K this Saturday. I’m aiming for a PR, hoping to get just over 23 minutes! The only magazines I keep are running magazines. I somehow can’t find the heart to toss them!

Jill

Omg I have that quote taped to my wall in my workout room! I absolutely love that quote :). Too funny that u mentioned it!

I too have kept all my running magazines over the years. I also re read them.
No race for me this weekend. I’ve been yearning for one though so I might sign up for one next month. Good luck on your half!

Totally use my hands with pizza, unless it’s way to hot to hold and I can’t wait for it to cool off haha. Let’s just say that oatmeal is a food streak for me- I eat it basically every morning for breakfast! I keep old magazines for a while and then when the stack gets to large and I have no where to put them I get rid of them. Hope you have a great day love!

Emily

To continue your pizza streak, in a different way, you HAVE to make pizza grilled cheese!!!

You need all the necessary ingredients to make your grilled cheese, so bread, cheese (any kind… I like provolone, lots of it) and butter… then before putting your second piece of bread on top, add your favorite toppings (pepperoni, sausage/ hamburger, peppers, etc.) to the cheese then top with bread and cook. Dip in warm marinera sauce!

It’s pretty much the bomb. It’s only 8:47am here and I already want one. :)

Margaret

Cristina

I run to eat too! Makes like so much more enjoyable :) my husband & mine favorite pizza place is in Springdale, AR! Joe’s Italian Bistro- makes the best Pepperoni Pizza! ( even though we live in Tontitown aka little Italy ….) Joe’s makes better pizza! Wish u could try it!

Melissa

Amanda N

I usually use a fork for the tip of the pizza and then half way use my hands, unless its really thin then fork the whole way. My husband always tease me :) Saw you were the featured blogger over there and I got excited!

Congrats on the write-up!
I just wanted to say that I always recognize every single food that you show because I also do all of my grocery shopping at cost-co.
My mother in law always says that “if they don’t have it at cost-co — you don’t need it” ;)

I love, love, love pizza. My fave is pepperoni, jalepeno, and pineapple. It’s just the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I think I could eat it every day/night but then I would gain 8 billion pounds…so I don’t. I’m a hands-eater unless it is thin crust piled high with toppings. Then I use a fork.

I mostly use my hands to get pizza but fork for chicken wings. Figure that one out. heehee
I keep magazines for way to long. I have started giving my runners world to my neighbor when I’m done. She is 16 and likes to run.
We live in our swimsuits here in the summer. In fact my kids might even sleep in them sometimes. ;-)

Linnea Grimes

I’m not running the AF canyon half this weekend because by the time I felt motivated enough to register the half was sold out. :( I was super bummed. However, my work is one of the sponsers and they were asking for volunteers. I jumped right away at the oppurtunity. So, I will be working at an aid station! I have always been the one running so this will be a different experience but I am excited to hand out water cups and I WILL jump up and down cheering other runners on!!!!

Good Luck this weekend on the race…maybe I will see you run by my station!

I love pepperoni pizza! I always use a fork to eat my pizza, unless it’s cut into squares. I just had a big pizza debate with my brother as to whether or not pizza taste better when it’s cut into squares or triangles. Squares won by 2 votes in our household.

I loved the interview!! Congrats :)
& I LOVE your belly!!! (yes, I totally hang around in my bathing suit/ cover up all day…doesn’t get much better, especially when I’m feeling lazy)
How I eat pizza: I like to fold it in half & then eat it.

Congrats on the feature!! I LOVE pizza! I eat it with my hands unless it is too messy:) and pepperoni is my favorite. I am running the AF Canyon half this weekend. It is my first half…hopefully I’ll finish! I’m so nervous:) I love reading your blog!

Cristin

Erin

I fold my pizze in half to eat it too, totally a NY thing! I’ve been reading some of your older posts and just want to say thanks for being such a healthy role model with food!! I’m a 7x marathoner, recovering from an ED and seeing what you eat and how well you run has helped me sooo much so I just wanted to say thank you!

ERIN!! Thank you so so much for commenting. I love that you fold your pizza in half:) NY pizza really is the best thing in the world…I miss it dearly. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. PS 7 MARATHONS…HOLY COW!

Elle

My latest food streak has been bananas. I used to absolutely hate them but can’t seem to get enough these days .

I usually keep my old magazines. I figure the articles are always of some use and eventually I will forget what is in them and the time will come to read them again (at least that is what I tell my BF when he is trying to throw them away!)

What a perfect quote! I had my first “long” (7 miles = long for me :) ) run this weekend and it was the first time I truly realized why people (including myself) love running. That quote explains it perfectly

I re-read books, sometimes over and over so why not re-read your magazines? I keep scrapbook magazines, used to keep Ensign – it’s online now. Mostly they get tossed after I pull articles/pictures out of them. My shelves have way too many books on them to have magazines too.

I don’t believe I have food streaks. . . oh, um, salad actually. For about two weeks I fixed the same kind of salad. Only stopped until I could get to the store again. Romaine, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes, sometimes Napa cabbage or red cabbage &/or cucumbers, always Hidden Valley Ranch.

okay, great. now I’m hungry ;)

Pizza at Costco must be folded, the slices are so big. Usually don’t fold if they’re smaller slices and I eat with a fork once in a while.

Love the quote. Opened the articles but haven’t read it yet. Still excited for you!

As for your Mom. Good Luck but all her friends are where she is, especially if she’s involved in clubs and stuff. Besides, you’re moving for school, maybe she’ll consider moving after you’ve settled somewhere?

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